1982 Martin EB-28 Fretless Bass in Sunburst finish with hardshell case -Gorgeous

This great item is a beautiful Martin EB-28 fretless bass guitar built in 1982. This is one of Martin's rarest electric models, built as a more deluxe version of the EB-18 and in a fretless configuration. Martin’s total production of the EB-28 in both the fretted and fretless configuration was only 217 pieces, and the vast majority of those were fretted so this is exceedingly rare. It is in spectacular condition from top to bottom and it is all original including the hardshell case.

It features a 33" scale, DiMarzio P & J style pickups, neck through construction,an all Mahogany body and neck, an Ebony fingerboard, and an active preamp. The controls are: neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, treble, bass, pickup selector, phase switch, and preamp bypass switch. The bass carries the serial number 3975 and weighs in at 8 pounds, 7.8 ounces. 

I can’t think of much more to say about this great bass, so here is what ChatGPT has to say about it:

The Martin EB-28 is a rare and distinctive electric bass produced by C.F. Martin & Co. between 1980 and 1983. It stands out for its sleek design, active electronics, and optional fretless fingerboard, making it a sought-after instrument among collectors and players.

 Key Features

• Body & Neck: The EB-28 features a slightly offset double-cutaway solid mahogany body with a neck-through design, also crafted from mahogany. The fingerboard is typically ebony, with pearl dot inlays or, in the case of fretless models, no inlays

• Scale Length: 34 inches (864 mm), standard for most electric basses.

• Pickups & Electronics: It is equipped with a P-style split coil pickup at the neck and a J-style single coil pickup at the bridge. The active electronics include two volume controls, two tone controls, a three-way pickup selector switch, a phase switch, and an active/passive switch. The active preamp allows for a wide range of tonal possibilities. 

• Hardware: Chrome hardware with a Schaller Tune-O-Matic bridge/stop tailpiece.

• Finishes: Available in various finishes, including Black, Cherry Sunburst, Natural, Red, and Tobacco Sunburst.

• Production Numbers: Approximately 217 units were produced, making it a rare find.